While performing acoustically in 2005, frontman, Jeff Gutt, met guitarist, Gary Pittel at a local night club. Inspired by Jeff’s unique vocals, Gary approached him with the idea of working together. Although not interested in starting a new project at the time, Jeff changed his mind after hearing his song, “Loser”, put to an arrangement composed by Gary that can only be described as brilliant.
Recognizing each other’s undeniable talent, the two musicians knew they had stumbled onto something worth pursuing and decided to collaborate. It wasn’t long before Jeff and Gary were recording tracks in Gary’s studio laying the groundwork for their future hits. However, the time eventually came for Jeff to return to LA and his now former band, Dry Cell, putting their project on hold.
When Jeff permanently returned to Detroit, MI he and Gary picked up where they left off, hitting the studio full force. Songs such as “Animal Like” and “Criminal” were turned out within days. With the foundation now laid, Jeff and Gary began seeking out the right musicians to form the remainder of the band. Bassist Ben Lula, drummer Aaron Hutchinson, and keyboardist Justin “Antic” Hackman were chosen and Band With No Name (BWNN) was born.
To date, Band With No Name has shared the stage with such acts as Evans Blue, Kittie, Taproot, Critical Bill, HUSH, and Uncle Kracker at venues across metro Detroit including Crofoot Ballroom, Emerald Ballroom, and the legendary Machine Shop. They can be heard on Flint’s Banana 101.5 and Detroit’s 89X, as well as stations in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Cincinnati. In 2007, BWNN beat out numerous other local bands to win 89X’s “I’m With The Band” contest; officially establishing their presence in the Detroit rock scene.
With their new album, “Humanity” BWNN is ready to start the next chapter. Songs like “Letter” and the wildly popluar track “I’m Your Enemy” deliver the hard hitting riffs, gritty vocals, and distinctive melodies that BWNN fans have come to know, love, and crave.
Band members:
Jeff Gutt - vocals
Gary Pittel - guitar
Ben Lula - bass
Aaron Hutchinson - drums
Justin "Antic" Hackman - keys
Discography:
* Band With No Name EP (2007)
* Humanity (2009)
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Not Alone
Band With No Name Lyrics
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Please, open my heart, so I won't be afraid
(Don't wanna be afraid)
I want you to know that you're not alone
I want you to know there's someone who knows
(You're not alone)
Want you to know that you are not alone, not alone
Want you to know that you are not alone
I get so confused, I don't know where to start
(Don't think I can make it)
I'm broken and bruised as I fall apart
(I'm tearing to pieces)
I want you to know that you're not alone
I want you to know there's someone who knows
(You're not alone)
Want you to know that you are not alone, not alone
You're not alone, not alone
Want you to know that you are not alone
The only thing we get is older, hanging on some other time
Peeling back what makes us shiver, trying to give us piece of mind
I want you to know that you're not alone
I want you to know there's someone who knows
(You're not alone)
Want you to know that you are not alone, not alone
You're not alone, not alone
Want you to know that you are not alone
The only thing we get is older, hanging on some other time
Peeling back what makes us shiver, trying to give us piece of mind
The lyrics of Band With No Name's "Not Alone" speak to the feelings of vulnerability and loneliness that we all experience at times. The singer of the song is falling apart, torn to pieces by confusion and frustration. The lyrics express a desire to find emotional release and support, to have someone come along and open the heart so that they won't be afraid. In this way, the song is a plea for connection and understanding, a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you're not alone" over and over, reinforcing this message of solidarity and support. The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, with the lyric "The only thing we get is older, hanging on some other time / Peeling back what makes us shiver, trying to give us piece of mind." This verse speaks to the passage of time and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The image of "peeling back" what makes us shiver is a powerful one, evoking a sense of vulnerability and raw emotion.
Overall, "Not Alone" is a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the universal experiences of loneliness, vulnerability, and the search for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
See me fall apart, I can't get away from this aggravation
I am struggling and cannot escape from the distress that is causing me to crumble.
Please, open my heart, so I won't be afraid
I am asking for help to overcome my fear and anxieties by allowing me to be vulnerable.
I want you to know that you're not alone
I want to reassure you that you have someone to lean on and support you.
I want you to know there's someone who knows
I want you to trust me that I have gone through similar struggles and understand what you are going through.
I get so confused, I don't know where to start
I am lost and don't know how to begin to solve my problems.
I'm broken and bruised as I fall apart
I am emotionally damaged and disintegrating as a result.
Want you to know that you are not alone, not alone
I want to emphasize that you have someone who cares for you and will stand with you.
The only thing we get is older, hanging on some other time
Life is transient, and everything changes as we grow older, hoping for better days ahead.
Peeling back what makes us shiver, trying to give us piece of mind
Attempting to overcome our fears, doubts, and worries to achieve tranquility and inner peace.
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